Keen to defend their championship win in 2022, The Far Eastern Consortium (FEC) team were once again on form at The Contractors Classic Golf Day. The weather was fair and sunny as 60 players arrived to be greeted by tea, coffee and delicious bacon rolls at Westerham Golf Club on Wednesday 12th June.
The competing companies were playing against each other for the glory of taking home the all new vintage Victorian glass with hallmarked silver crown top The Contractors Classic Trophy for 2023.
Each companies players were mixed into four balls to compete in The Four Ball Team event, and with an individual Champions Trophy to be won, spirits were high and the competition kicked off on a serious but very light-hearted note, with a shotgun start at 9am.
18 holes were played by all teams, with friendly rivalry and much laughter being heard throughout the day.
As always, the chance to ‘beat the pro’, Westerham’s Head Professional Frazer Amey, was an opportunity enjoyed by all, with many making the most of their bragging rights at the dinner after.
A three course dinner was served with wine and beverages to suit all tastes and prior to the presentations, London’s Comedy Store Star Ben Norris, regaled the players with stories, anecdotes and humour. Really on top form, he even managed to get a laugh from some of the players that didn’t perform so well on the day! And, with Ben being known for his appearances on a range of different television shows such as Mock the Week and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and his wit proved to be hugely entertaining for all.
At the end of the day, our 2023 Champions Trophy was proudly won by Gardener and Theobald, with our other cups and champion titles being awarded as follows:
The Contractors Classic (best two scores)
Champions! Gardiner & Theobald with 96 points
Gareth Brice 35
Thomas Verdin 43
Matt Simpson 44
2nd place First Response 90 points
3rd place Quantem 90 Points
Fourball team event (best three scores)
1st Demolition Dimples 128
Matt Simpson 44
Thomas Felix 42
Ollie Brown 30
James Bibbey 33
2nd Back 9 Bandits 127
3rd Balls Of Fire 127
Bandit of the day!
Rob James 51 points!
Thank you all for competing and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
VPAR Club Platform (Fourballs)
VPAR Club Platform (Contractors Classic and Individuals)